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allusion
Definition:
(nou) passing reference or indirect mention
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈluːʒən
Examples:
The references are an allusion to the movie.
It was a surreptitious allusion to a game.
The name is an allusion of the story.
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Common mistakes of allusion pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying /əˈluːʒən/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /əˈluːʒən/ in US and /əˈljuːʒən/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the schwa sound /ə/. The correct pronunciation starts with a soft /ə/ sound. Tip: Practice saying "uh" to master the initial sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some people pronounce the "l" too strongly, making it sound like "luh-LOO-zhun." The "l" should be subtle in the first syllable. Tip: Relax your tongue when saying "allusion" to avoid overemphasizing.
- Confusing with "illusion": Learners often mix up "allusion" with "illusion," leading to a different meaning. "Allusion" has a different vowel sound in the first syllable. Tip: Remember that "allusion" refers to a reference, while "illusion" refers to a false perception.
- Skipping the final "n": Some may drop the "n" sound at the end, saying "allusio." The final "n" is important for clarity. Tip: Practice saying "allusion" slowly to ensure you include the final "n" sound.